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Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

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About

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward lies in the eastern part of the Wakefield district, bordering the county of South Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, containing the historic village of Ackworth and the larger settlements of North Elmsall and Upton. The landscape is characterised by a mix of older housing estates and more recent developments, with pockets of agricultural land and green space between the communities. Local amenities are focused around the main roads and shopping precincts serving the resident population.

The ward includes the site of Ackworth School, a Quaker boarding school founded in the 18th century, whose historic buildings form a central part of the village. Economic activity is largely centred on retail and services, with some light industry present. Transport connections are provided by the A638 road and nearby rail links at South Elmsall. The overall character is that of separate settlements which have grown together, retaining distinct village centres within a predominantly suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton is £48,971 per year. There are 9 schools in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton is home to around 17,542 people, with a population density of about 372.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Population
17,542
Population density
372 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.46(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.09(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.32(-3%)
Public order
7.3(-17%)
Other theft
6.73(+1%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,525
94.2%
Other White
476
2.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.34%
Irish
60
0.34%
Total population: 17,543

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,086
28.45%
No qualifications
3,119
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
2,456
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,087
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,397
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 14,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,783
36.78%
Owns with a mortgage
2,663
35.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
880
11.63%
Social rents from council
628
8.3%
Other social rented
388
5.13%
Total households: 7,567

Property prices in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached90£206,250
Detached63£325,000
Flats1£242,500
Terraced73£165,000

10 years median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.

All postcodes in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF77FW

Parkers Way

WF91BZ

Beacon View

WF77QJ

Boycott Drive

WF77PX

Langdale Drive

WF83HE

Thorpe Lane

WF91NB

Rosedale Close

WF41RD

Hessle Common Lane

WF77RF

Beaufort Mews

WF92DT

Mill Lane

WF91LW

Railway Cottages

WF91AQ

Chapel Lane

WF91DU

Rose Grove

WF77HL

Station Road

WF91NU

Greenwood Close

WF77RB

Howard Drive

WF83DZ

Hundhill

WF77FY

Parkers Fold

WF77BQ

Wakefield Road

WF77QB

Miller Garth

WF77JU

Banks Avenue

WF77BG

Bracken Hill

WF92UF

Knowles Walk

WF91HS

Beech Road

WF83EZ

Chariot Way

WF91LJ

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF83HG

Pontefract Road

WF41RB

Doncaster Road

WF91EP

School Street

WF77PD

Mill Gate

WF77FR

Camplin View

WF77EL

Pontefract Road

WF91LN

Wrangbrook Lane

WF77LF

Flounders Hill

WF94BW

Bullenshaw Villas

WF41QP

Moorhouse Lane

WF83HN

Pontefract Road

WF77GB

Blue Bell Gardens

WF92XL

Sandford Road

WF77DB

Doncaster Road

WF77NG

Mill Lane

WF77HE

Townend Avenue

WF91JU

Wrangbrook Road

WF92XW

Melton Close

WF91DN

West Avenue

WF77QF

Rosslyn Avenue

WF91EY

Smeaton Road

WF92TW

Smith Walk

WF77LS

School Farm Lane

WF91HH

New Lane Crescent

WF92XR

Stadium Way

WF83JQ

Peartree Field Lane

WF83HA

Forum View

WF92XX

Elmsall Way

WF91AE

Thorpe Gate Estate

WF91FP

Amber Close

WF77QL

Hardakers Approach

WF83HL

Went View Court

WF92UD

Rowe Close

WF92DY

Doncaster Road

WF77EZ

Hundhill Lane

WF83EX

Sandal Rise

WF91LX

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF91FG

Harewood Lane

WF91BP

Third Avenue

WF76ES

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91LG

Smeaton Road

WF91EU

Cross Street

WF91JH

Old Farm Way

WF91HP

Richmond Road

WF92TS

Lonsbrough Way

WF77JN

Bell Lane

WF91JG

Richmond Road

WF41QW

Station Cottages

WF77HD

Station Road

WF91JB

Harewood Lane

WF77NR

Villa Close

WF77LJ

Mill Hill

WF77HF

Westfield Grove

WF92NS

Barton Way

WF91BU

Manor Farm

WF91PD

Beaconfield Road

WF91PE

Saddlers Grove

WF91AN

Grove Lane

WF92US

Almond Close

WF77HG

Station Road

WF91AT

New Road

WF91AA

Thorpe Lane

WF77NY

Adowsley Close

WF77AY

Wakefield Road

WF77QG

Rosslyn Court

WF91JS

Waggon Lane

WF91JP

Little Lane

WF91HJ

New Lane

WF77EA

Long Meadow

WF77HS

Mount Pleasant

WF77LT

Pontefract Road

WF77FG

Woodlock Road

WF77NP

Beechwood Dale

WF91FU

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF77EW

Long Meadow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.